Germany to backstop Savannah’s spodumene lithium project in Portugal
The loan guarantee underscores the sense of urgency in Germany and other members of the EU to develop a domestic lithium supply chain.
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Citi chops back copper forecasts as Trump’s trade tariffs loom
The metal is expected to average $8,750 a ton in 2025, down from a prior forecast of $10,250.
Freeport’s copper concentrate exports will only temporarily ease global shortages
A fire at PT Freeport Indonesia's Manyar smelter halted operations in October.
Perpetua Resources, Sunshine Silver to explore antimony processing in Idaho
Last week, China banned the export of antimony and other minerals such as germanium and gallium to the US.
Sibanye-Stillwater sells Beisa uranium project to Neo Energy
The deal gives Sibanye-Stillwater a 40% stake in Neo Energy, making it the largest shareholder and maintaining its uranium market exposure.
Lundin sells European mines to Boliden for up to $1.45 billion
Neves-Corvo in Portugal and Zinkgruvan in Sweden will nearly double Boliden’s zinc output and boost copper production by 43%.
New Caledonia nickel miner flags ‘fragile’ outlook after restart
Prony Resources warned that its Goro mine is economically vulnerable after a recent suspension due to unrest.
China’s central bank resumes gold purchases after six-month hiatus
China's gold holdings rose to 72.96 million fine troy ounces at the end of November.
Energy Fuels MOU with Madagascar unlocks path for $2bn Toliara project
The Toliara project, with an estimated capital expenditure of $591 million, ranks among the largest recent foreign investments in Madagascar.
